US Bridges

E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal

Fair

Denver County, Colorado · 0.3 MI W of Parker Road · Structure no. D-10-HC-295

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
10,425
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal in Denver County, Colorado. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 years old, younger than the Colorado average of 42.2 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 10,425 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,572 by 2041. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Florida Avenue
CrossesHighline Canal
Location0.3 MI W of Parker Road
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.68937, -104.89458
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,425 (2021)
Projected traffic11,572 by 2041
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$307,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal carry?

About 10,425 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns E Florida Avenue over Highline Canal?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.